What is my problem with Republicans? All too often their values (which I generally agree with) are abandoned. They talk tough and uncompromising when they are out of power or sitting in Washington as the minority party. Then, shortly after they win elections and regain the majority, our faithful representatives worry more about getting reelected then doing their job. They …
It’s D-Day for California’s Dream Act
Today California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has a tough decision; he will either dash the hopes of illegal aliens wanting to have the state pay for their higher education and veto The Dream Act, or the governor can do nothing and the legislation will become law after midnight. With Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman in the middle of housekeeper-gate (opponents say …
Whitman slammed with housekeeper-gate, accused of hiring an illegal alien
In a late morning news conference at celebrity attorney Gloria Allred’s office, a former housekeeper has revealed charges that have exploded the California’s governor’s race into controversy. Republican candidate Meg Whitman’s former housekeeper, Nicky Diaz-Santillan, alleges her employer of nine years mistreated and overworked her and claims she knew she was an illegal alien from Mexico. The press conference was …
Public safety v. Taxpayer
There’s a cartoon going around California recently that’s a discussion between a firefighter and a private sector employee. Simply put, it’s hysterical. There are two versions, one with cursing and one without. I’m linking the clean version but personally I think the one with cursing is much funnier. The reason I enjoy the cartoon is that it speaks to the …
Voters still leery of establishment GOP candidates – favor tea party and conservatives
While Republican candidates are expected to take back the House in November, a new poll by Rasmussen Reports says voters are weary of the GOP’s “Pledge to America,” but are willing to believe they will change the direction in Washington D.C. The new Rasmussen Reports took data from a national telephone survey of “likely voters” and found only 32 percent …
DeMaio, Faulconer and Business Owners Declare Managed Competition Deal Is “Unfair” and “Unworkable”
City Leaders and Unions Set to Approve Deal that Effectively Kills the Voter-Mandated Fair and Open Competition Program Councilmember Carl DeMaio joined a national expert on managed competition and several local small business owners to outline numerous flaws in the proposed City Managed Competition Guide. “The unions do not want to give up their monopolies at City Hall and this …
The breathtaking dishonesty of the NY TIMES
The blatantly liberal bias of the NEW YORK TIMES is universally recognized — except, of course, by liberals. It’s a great mystery to the TIMES why it is losing readership at such a rapid rate — the editors fail to connect the dots. Over the years, I’ve learned how useless and indeed dishonest the TIMES is when reporting on political …
Govt employee clueless on private sector salaries
To see how out of touch government employees are with the private sector, consider this quote from a KPBS article on San Diego County pay raises (I’m quoted in the article as well): Michelle Bush of the District Attorney’s Office . . . : “Our DDA1’s start out around $55,000 to $60,000 a year,” she said. “We’re talking about an …
Richard Rider in Prop 21 “debate” on KUSI
Here’s a video of a KUSI TV “debate” I did 9/27/10. The proponents sent a high government parks employee, doubtless ON THE CLOCK (complete with ranger uniform and Smokey the Bear hat), to give an “informational” presentation — but NOT an ADVOCACY presentation. Uh huh. RIGHT! He wouldn’t face me in a debate, so he went first by himself. He …
Prop Recommendations — San Diego Tax Fighters
California State Propositions — Nov. 2010 Prop Vote Description 19 Yes Legalize and tax marijuana 20 Yes Congressional district re-drawn by a committee 21 No $18 vehicle fee a year to fund state parks 22 Yes State government prohibited from taking local funds 23 Yes Suspend AB 32, the “Global Warming Solutions Act” 24 No Eliminates three business tax breaks …
Cops Say Girl Lied About Kidnap-Rape Claim
Updating an earlier story on SD Rostra by Kimberly Dvorak, San Diego County sheriff’s officials have branded false the allegation of a 15-year-old girl that she was raped Friday by three men. She “made up the story after she had sex with a man she met online,” officials told the North County Times. “The girl, ashamed and scared of telling …
15-year-old not gang raped in San Diego
In an astonishing turn of events, a 15-year-old girl who claimed she was gang raped after school in San Diego on Friday now tells detectives she was scared and ashamed about meeting a man online and having consensual sex with him. After an extensive investigation that consisted of numerous interviews and lasted more than 72 hours, Sheriff’s detectives finally procured …
California Dreaming Act gives higher education hope to illegal aliens
The Golden State is drowning in budget shortfalls to the tune of $20 billion; Californians’ have done without pay increases, services and increased taxes, however, one sector of the state’s residents that haven’t suffered cuts are illegal aliens. While the DREAM Act may have languished at a national level, it is still on this week’s to do list for Governor …
Math-Illiterate AP Gun Story
The Associated Press just put out a press-release generated story about the supposed nexus between states with lax gun laws and exports of those guns for crimes. There’s nothing necessarily bad about such stories — I’ve written many myself — as long as the reporter takes a critical look at the information to see if it has any flaws. Unfortunately, …
San Diego High School student allegedly kidnapped and raped by three Latinos
Rostra Admin Note, September 27, 9:27 p.m. – As indicated by the comments posted below, the following entry is inaccurate on two counts. Authorities could have only confirmed an investigation of the girl’s allegations, not that a crime was committed. Also, authorities could not have known whether the descriptions of the at-the-time alleged assailants were accurate, only that they had …
Hazel for Mayor (or Let’s Move to Mississauga)
I was recently introduced via video to an amazing woman, Mayor Hazel McCallion of Mississauga, Ontario. For those of you not exactly keen on Canadian geography, Mississauga is the sixth-largest city in Canada. Hazel has been re-elected 11 times, and her approval rating is 92%. How does she do it? Click here and see for yourself.
Ruling allows trial on pension reform in City of San Diego
From SDCTA… Legal Ruling Opens Door for Changes in City of San Diego Pension System Lawsuit being allowed to proceed that could require employees to contribute “fair share” to pensions (San Diego) – A legal challenge by San Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith will be permitted to proceed to trial following the denial of a demurrer in the case today …
Jerry Sanders = Mike Aguirre?
Say the name Mike Aguirre and it conjures up images of long pompous diatribes, public shouting matches laced with profanity, and bullying anyone who disagreed with him. The political farce surrounding Proposition D has shown us that Jerry Sanders can fairly be compared to his one-time nemesis, Mike Aguirre. Various reports throughout San Diego paint a disturbing picture of the …
GOP makes a move on the issues with Pledge to America
A new pledge to America from Republicans was unveiled to give voters on the fence a reason to take a look at the energized GOP and change the balance of power in Washington. The 21-page plan put forth to a weary electorate begins with, “America is an idea — an idea that free people can govern themselves, that government’s powers …
Want to Immortalize Communists on Campus? Hang a Poster for Marxiness and Say Cheers to Leninade!
Taken from NewsReal Blog on September 23rd, 2010 I honestly do not understand individuals who admire communists. Maybe I am a delusional daughter of Lithuanian immigrants who “brainwashed” me with their anti-communist rhetoric. Maybe I am a paranoid conservative eager to dispel the myths that communists are not worth celebrating. Either way, it is frustrating that some Americans do not …
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